This bill mandates that counties and municipalities in Florida establish a daily administration storage fee for the proper storage of electric vehicles that have been involved in accidents resulting in visible battery damage or have been submerged in salt water. The bill defines "daily administration storage fee" and "proper storage," allowing fees to be up to three times the amount established under existing regulations. It also requires wrecker services and towing operators to collect and submit specific data regarding stored damaged or submerged electric vehicles to the Division of State Fire Marshal, which will create a reporting form and submit a summary report to the Legislature by March 1, 2029. The provisions for data collection and reporting will expire on July 1, 2029.

Additionally, the bill creates a new section stating that motor vehicle insurers are not obligated to cover costs related to the storage of electric vehicles beyond what is specified in their contracts. It also amends existing statutes to clarify that reasonable fees for service can include the newly established daily administration storage fee. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 260 Filed: 713.78
S 260 c1: 713.78
S 260 c2: 713.78
S 260 c3: 713.78